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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Decoration or Ornamentation (in Sanskrit drama) is expressed through Vācikābhinaya, which represents one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others” (in Sanskrit Drama), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Abhinaya (“acting”) is of four varieties, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa. Āhāryābhinaya is conveyed by decoration or ornamentation. In the Nāṭyaśāstra, it is said that the entire production of a play depends on āhāryābhinaya and the extraneous representation deals with the rules of costumes and make-up. Till today, this process is followed and the actors go for their make-up in the greenroom which is generally situated in the back stage.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
3.6. Ornamental Painting < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
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The Structural Temples of Gujarat (by Kantilal F. Sompura)
Chapter 17 - Decorative Sculptures and their Structural Functions < [Part 2, Section 3: The Architectural Canons]
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